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Super typhoon Mangkhut kills three in Philippines, risks $120 billion in damage

A strong typhoon tore through the northern tip of the Philippines on Saturday packing winds of more than 200 kph (124 mph) along with torrential rain, killing three people and causing floods, landslides and power outages.

Russia holds naval drills in Sea of Japan, despite Tokyo's concerns

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Russian troops taking part in the country's largest-ever war games on Saturday held drills in the Sea of Japan, despite Tokyo's concerns about a Russian military buildup in the area.

Kerala nun rape case: Bishop Franco Mulakkal asked to appear before Kerala police on September 19

The Jalandhar Police has served a notice to Bishop Franco Mulakkal to appear for interrogation before the Kerala Police on September 19. A criminal case has also been registered against the Missionaries of Jesus for publishing a letter as well as a photo of the victim nun. 

At least 13 dead in Indonesia ferry accident

At least 13 people have been killed and eight are still missing after a ferry caught fire and sank in central Indonesia, an official said Saturday.  The boat was believed to be carrying nearly 150 passengers off the coast of Sulawesi province on Friday when the blaze started. 

Blackbuck case: Rajasthan govt to appeal against acquittal of Saif, Sonali, Tabu and Neelam

The state government on Saturday said it will appeal before the Rajasthan High Court against the acquittal of actors Sonali Bendre, Neelam Kothari, Tabu, Saif Ali Khan and others in the Blackbuck poaching case.